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Wind Load in Egyptian Load Code 2003 Vs Egyptian Code 2008

The document compares wind force calculations between 2003 and 2008 building codes. Both codes calculate wind force as the product of wind pressure, area, and a factor for wind exposure. The 2008 code provides more exposure factors and calculates wind pressure based on air density, basic wind speed, and topographic and structure factors, rather than from a table. For seismic force calculations, the document notes there are almost no changes between the codes.

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Wind Load in Egyptian Load Code 2003 Vs Egyptian Code 2008

The document compares wind force calculations between 2003 and 2008 building codes. Both codes calculate wind force as the product of wind pressure, area, and a factor for wind exposure. The 2008 code provides more exposure factors and calculates wind pressure based on air density, basic wind speed, and topographic and structure factors, rather than from a table. For seismic force calculations, the document notes there are almost no changes between the codes.

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ASSIGNMENT NO.

Prepared By: Ahmed Shaban Mahmoud Date : 29-Dec-2010

Comparison of Wind Force Calculation

2003 Code
Pf = Cf K q A Where : A is area subjected to wind Cf total wind force coefficient q is basic wind pressure K exposure factor

Z(m) 0 to 10 10 to 20 20 to 30 30 to 50 50 to 80 80 to 120 120 to 160 > 160

K 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.3

q from table 1

2008 Code
Pf = Cf K q A Where : A is area subjected to wind Cf total wind force coefficient q is basic wind pressure K exposure factor

Z(m) 0 to 10 10 to 20 20 to 30 30 to 50 50 to 80 80 to 120 120 to 160 > 160

A 1.0 1.15 1.4 1.6 1.85 2.1 2.3 2.5

K B C 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.05 1.0 1.3 1.0 1.5 1.15 1.7 1.35 1.85 1.55

Where : A Open country exposure B Suburban exposure C city center exposure q = 0.5 V2 Ct Cs = 0.613 V2 Ct Cs

Where : air density = 1.25 kg/m3 V Basic wind speed from table 2 Ct topographic factor (table 3) Cs Structure factor

Comparison of Seismic Force Calculation


-Almost no changes.

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